Community
Bake My Day bakery's 'burnt cobs' and £1 sausage rolls spark Black Country expansion
Family-run Bake My Day bakery in Tipton is a hit with its nostalgic 'burnt top cobs' and £1 sausage rolls, cheaper than Greggs. A third shop is opening in Oldbury next month. Read the full story.
Business
Record 2 Million UK Workers Face 60% Tax Trap as Thresholds Freeze
A record 2.06 million UK taxpayers will be hit by a 60% effective tax rate in 2026/27 due to frozen allowances. Discover the impact and strategies to mitigate the 'stealth tax'.
Culture
Michael McIntyre's Big Show: Sam's 'Lifelong Dream' Fulfilled in Emotional Surprise
An aspiring singer was left overwhelmed after a surprise reveal on Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Sam, 44, performed Adele after being tricked onto the stage. Watch the emotional moment.
Politics
Robert Jenrick's Reform UK Defection Boosts Election Hopes, Says Zia Yusuf
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf claims Robert Jenrick's defection from the Tories boosts their election chances. The ex-minister was suspended after plotting to jump ship. Read the full political fallout.
Transport
Sport
Health
Wolverhampton house fire: Police cordon after overnight blaze
Emergency services tackled a serious house fire on Wendover Road in Wolverhampton. No injuries reported as police investigate the cause. Avoid the area.
Wolverhampton house fire: Police seal off scene
Four fire crews tackled a serious house fire on Wendover Road in Wolverhampton. Police have sealed off the scene as an investigation begins. Read the latest.
Three dead in Karachi shopping centre blaze
A major fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza shopping centre has left at least three people dead and a dozen injured. Read the latest on the tragedy and Pakistan's ongoing fire safety issues.
Mum dies weeks after A&E bowel cancer diagnosis
Sharan Sandhu died weeks after a stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis. Her sister shares the story to raise awareness about missed symptoms and emergency diagnosis.
Hospital's missed aneurysm leaves three boys without their dad
A devoted father died after a brain aneurysm was found but not communicated. His partner speaks of lifelong pain and demands NHS change to prevent future heartbreak.